"The Detroit River has been better to us than most," (U-3's Jimmy) King said of the Gold Cup. "It's a great course with the long straightaway, and then the biggest turn and the shortest turn. The biggest challenge is the little turn, making sure to have some speed coming out of it."

“I’m happy to be with my wife and kids,” the 47-year-old Theoret said. “The rest will work out.” The native of Maple Grove, Que., gave no indication whether he’ll ever get back into the boat. “When I get healthy, I’ll make a decision,” said Theoret, who has been racing since 1983. “It depends on how healthy I am.”

Recovering could take up to a month as Theoret recovers from last week’s accident.

Ken Dryden takes the U-4 Miss Elam Plus out for a qualifying attempt at the 1994 Texaco Cup at Seafair. While doing about 130 down the starightaway. Elam lifted and launched way up their before slamming down into Lk. Washington. The boat was a radical 4 point hull built by Glen Davis in 1989. It ran T-53 Lycoming turbine motor. Ken Dryden was seriously hurt after this incident and is fortunate to be alive.SOURCE: Youtube

“I just thank the Lord for being able to be here in Detroit, feeling well and getting better everyday,” said Jean Theoret “The accident last week was just one of those things when something goes wrong on the boat.”